GB - York - Race 2

Thoroughbred

22 Runners

Sweepstakes

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

948.0K

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Verdict

RAAKEB had possible excuses in the Super Sprint at Newbury and he's favoured by these terms on the pick of his form, so can give his stable another winner in this valuable contest. Tadej is the obvious threat after his win in the Prix de Cabourg at Deauville but he was only a length ahead of the selection in the Coventry at Royal Ascot and is 7 lb worse off here. Front Line Fury and Song of The Clyde complete the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
13	Ripon 5f debut winner who has posted solid efforts when seventh in Coventry at Royal Ascot and fifth in Superlative Stakes at Newmarket. Bit below form when turned out quickly for the Super Sprint at Newbury since and worth another chance back up in trip. 1st Pick 13 Raakeb (Ire) Jockey: Sean Levey Trainer: Richard Hannon J: Sean Levey T: Richard Hannon	100	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Ripon 5f debut winner who has posted solid efforts when seventh in Coventry at Royal Ascot and fifth in Superlative Stakes at Newmarket. Bit below form when turned out quickly for the Super Sprint at Newbury since and worth another chance back up in trip.
1	Contested a couple of warm novice events first 2 outings and put that experience to good use when winning C&D novice in May. Useful form in pattern events since, winning Group 3 at Deauville in this headgear 18 days ago. Big shout. 2nd Pick 1 Tadej Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: Archie Watson J: Hollie Doyle T: Archie Watson	98	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Contested a couple of warm novice events first 2 outings and put that experience to good use when winning C&D novice in May. Useful form in pattern events since, winning Group 3 at Deauville in this headgear 18 days ago. Big shout.
9	Improved to win at Ripon/Haydock and only just denied the hat-trick at Ascot last month. Not disgraced in valuable sales race at Naas since and he's a player. 3rd Pick 9 Front Line Fury (Ire) Jockey: Callum Shepherd Trainer: George Scott J: Callum Shepherd T: George Scott	97	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Improved to win at Ripon/Haydock and only just denied the hat-trick at Ascot last month. Not disgraced in valuable sales race at Naas since and he's a player.

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